The Interior Design Institute - New Zealand

"I found the course material easy to follow, and the assignments had very clear instructions, which made it easy to produce the work that was expected. The website and all course materials were well laid out and easy to follow. The learning is self-paced and student support was very helpful when anything needed clarifying. My Tutor, Bronwyn James, offered additional recommendations for reading materials which were really helpful, and her comments following the submission of my assignments were constructive and helped me better understand the design process and industry as a whole. I really enjoyed the whole experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in Interior design as a career or hobby."

"I found the interior design Institute program exceeded all my expectations. The course content, the advanced modules and the workshops on offer presented so much valuable information and covered all aspects of design. My tutor always responded to my questions efficiently and provided positive, constructive feedback with every assignment I completed. Upon completion of this course, I feel confident that I have learned the skills required to design my next new home. From designing a floor plan to choosing paint colours, everything you need is covered. I would not hesitate to recommend this program."

"My experience with the Interior Design Course was great. It presented me with the opportunity and motivation to get involved in interior design, which is a passion of mine. Space and how we live and experience that space has always been one of my interests, so I studied architecture for my Bachelor's degree. The Interior Design Course was a great reminder of the bases for design and allowed me to dive deep and connect with my inner designer. It let me learn and explore in a safe environment with different ideas and design proposals. During the course, you get to practice what you have learnt and engage with a friend or client and come up with a proposal for a real space. As part of the curriculum, you will learn about the principles of design, mood boards and portfolios. What I appreciated the most about this course is that you also learned about engaging with clients and how to go about the fees and setting up the business, which is a very important and useful skill to have. I believe that if you are interested in improving the daily life of others by helping them to create a harmonious space around them, you will find this course very helpful."

"What a wonderful course, wow! I'm so happy to have finished and turned in my final assignment, but I'm also a little sad to see it go. Finishing the Interior Design Institute's Diploma in Interior Design has been such a lovely experience for me, and I know anyone else who loves interior design and is looking for a programme that is practical and to the point would feel the same. I believe the course has truly prepared me well to get right into the sector and find a job because the structure of the modules and content was informative and relevant from beginning to end. The course material was interesting and simple to read, but it was also challenging enough to keep me pushing myself. I'm incredibly proud of myself for finishing every module, and I now have work and experience to show potential employers when I apply for jobs. My tutor Sophie was lovely and always willing to offer helpful criticism and guidance. The student portal is also a goldmine of knowledge, consisting of excellent links and tools that I am still learning about today."

"I have always had a passion for creativity and design, and when I came across this course, I knew it was perfect. I was able to study while working full-time, as a mother of two with a very busy life. As life often throws you curve balls, I had various things pop up but having the option of being able to extend the course took the pressure off and I could get back to it when things settled down. I highly recommend the Interior Design Institute. It is affordable, user-friendly and designed for you to work at your own pace. Every module was interesting, and I had lots of fun doing the assignments. My tutor Bronwyn was very helpful, always quick to reply and gave great feedback and encouragement. I found the student support was also great. Seeing everything come together in the portfolio at the end was a proud moment, and I finished feeling like I had achieved and learnt so much. It was a great experience!"